Sunday, June 7, 2009

***New*** - Lower Tier Problems!!!

Awesome day of climbing today. I checked out the lower tier, and surprise, most of the stuff was dry. The lines that I have been drooling over for the last few weeks were finally available for a few burns. Each of these climbs have taken a lot of cleaning time, as there is large quantities of moss and lichen. But the effort was worth it, and now I present "Le Nouveau Climbs".

This arete has taken a few days of work to put together. The slap from the face to the upper arete is a large move and takes a wee bit of energy. The top-out is also pretty tricky, and only
after I located a nice crimper at the top, was I able to put it together. Be careful on the top-out and the down climb. Three stars!!!














(Diamond Tooth Arete, v5/v6)

Just to the right of Diamond Tooth Arete is a reachy traverse. Start on the large undercling and move right. The top-out is a wee bit sketchy, so be careful! This climb got its' name from the constant drops of water that would smack me on the forehead with each attempt.













(Waterboarding, v4)

The faces that are farthest down the lowest tier (towards the Ingram Trail) are also starting to dry off. There's some pretty stiff climbs there, that are currently out of my reach. However, I did notice this little arete of sorts. It's hard to say, but I think it's about a v4...lots of slapping around, and an interesting top out.

(Hairy back, v4)
Well hopefully you'll be seeing some harder climbs posted in the next week or so.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

A couple more doozies!

Yahhh! Post #2. Here's a few more for you (whoever you are?)

I've been looking at this bad boy for the last few weeks, but moisture and lack of muscle has gotten the best of me. Finally got it! It's found on the same face as the slopey rail problem. Hopefully you can recognize the climb from the photo. The secret to this climb is the good ol'heel hook. Get on it and you'll see what I mean.
















(Heelcules, v5/6)



Here's a climb the whole family can enjoy. It's got a little bit of everything, including: crimps, slopers and poor feet...and not too mention a cool SDS. Awesome! It's on one of the middle terraces, close to where the steeper sport climbs are (i.e. Sister's left tooth). You'll know it when you see it.






















(Zig's tribute, v5)


Good news. The granite faces on the floor of the Ski Club valley floor are starting to dry off. There are some very obvious lines on these overhanging walls. Hopefully I'll be able to post some hard new climbs in the next few days. Stay tuned!